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Connecticut (CT) Motorcycle Shipping
Safe And Reliable Connecticut Motorcycle Shipping Services By A-1 Auto Transport
Ready to ship a motorcycle to the state of Connecticut? Well, it's easier than one might assume. With all of the available and reliable shipping companies, a motorcycle shipment can be done quickly and safely. A-1 Auto Transport can help you find the right quote and company to ship with.
Motorcyclists love traveling through Connecticut. It is a state with many paved roadways and a lot to see, regardless of the state's smaller size. Having a motorcycle shipped there will prove to be a great decision.
What You Need to Know Prior to Motorcycle Shipment
There are many ways to go about shipping a motorcycle across the United States safely and within your budget. As long as you find a company you can trust and that works well with your pocketbook, motorcycle shipment is uncomplicated.
The methods of vehicle shipment vary. It will depend on what the company offers, but typically the choices include door to door, terminal to terminal, crated shipping, enclosed shipping, and open shipping. All of these methods are relatively affordable. Crated shipping is the only method that will have very specific requirements.
Crated Shipping Requirements:
- Disconnect the battery.
- Drain all fluids.
All Shipping Requirements:
- The bike must be clean of dirt and deposits.
- The motorcycle will need to have no loose items. Take off anything unnecessary to the bike.
- Make sure to disconnect the alarm on the motorcycle.
- Check all fluids and tires.
- Make sure there is ¼ tank of gas.
A-1 Auto Transport, Inc. ships vehicles worldwide. Click here or call 1-800-452-2880 to get a free, no obligation to buy price quote to ship your car.
Companies that Ship Motorcycles in Connecticut
New Haven, CT
(203) 493-6620
Danbury, CT
(203) 943-1629
2911 Dixwell Ave. #106
Hamden, CT 06518
(800) 491-0846
Popular Destinations:
- Ansonia
- Bridgeport
- Bristol
- Coventry
- Danbury
- Derby
- East Hartford
- Ellington
- Enfield
- Fairfield
- Glastonbury
- Groton
- Hamden
- Hartford
- Hebron
- Manchaster
- Mansfield
- Meriden
- Middletown
- Milford
- Naugatuck
- New Britain
- New Haven
- New London
- Norwalk
- Norwich
- Shelton
- Somers
- Southington
- Stafford
- Stamford
- Stratford
- Tolland
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- Trumbull
- Vernon
- Wallingford
- Waterbury
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After a great Future of Data Roadshow in Amsterdam, it's time to kick off the meetup series. This time we have speakers from Microsoft and Hortonworks lined up to discuss Hadoop deployments in the Cloud.
We thank Microsoft for kindly hosting us in their fabulous office near Schiphol Airport, and also for taking care of catering and drinks.
18:00 – Arrive, drink, eat
18:45 – Presentations
This time we will have presentations from Microsoft and Hortonworks.
1. Leveraging Hortonworks Data Flow for IoT projects in the Azure Cloud
This talk by Hortonworks shows how to connect sensors (that can be tiny embedded devices) to a resilient ingestion layer that is accessible in the cloud. Sensor flows can be configured in the HDF GUI and deployed on the edge devices with the new MiNiFi agent. The cloud service ingests all the input and uses HDP for powerful historical analysis.
2. To be announced
20:30 – Drinks and Networking
21:00 – Everybody out

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Dr. Cusin's focus is Treatment Resistant Depression, she is involved in research trials on treatments for TRD. She was part of the pivotal trial investigating Deep Brain Stimulation for the most treatment-refractory forms of depression. She provides expert consultation for patients with treatment-refractory mood disorders.
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Dr. Cusin's field of interest is Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD).
At the Depression Clinical & Research Program (DCRP), she is involved in numerous clinical trials, sponsored by NIMH and foundations, investigating new pharmacologic treatments for Major Depression and TRD, including intravenous administration of ketamine and scopolamineShe is one of the programmers in the pivotal trial for Deep Brain Stimulation for MDD sponsored by Medtronic, for patients affected by extremely treatment-refractory depression.
Dr. Cusin is also developing two original projects aiming at detecting possible neurobiological mechanisms of placebo response in antidepressant clinical trials.
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Thank you for shopping at Envero Jewelry.
Before the purchase, please read following terms and conditions to ensure that you are satisfied with Envero Jewelry service.
1. Order Fulfillment
2. Shipping Fee and Shipping Methods (U.S. Customers)
3. Shipping, Import Tax and Other Remarks (International Customers)
4. Cancellation and Return Policy
5. Resizing and Repair
1. Order Fulfillment
1.1. Overview of Order Process
All Envero Jewelry orders are custom cast and made to order in New York.
All orders will go into production only after full advance payment by the customer.
Step 1. Your order placed on-line.
Step 2. Immediately after the order placement, a Confirmation Mail is sent to you.
Step 3. After payment is verified, your order goes into production. Refer to section 1.2. for production duration.
Step 4. After your order is produced and ready for shipment, a Shipping Mail is sent to you.
Step 5. Finally, delivery person delivers your package to your designated address.
1.2. Production Duration
1.2.1. Standard Production
In the standard production, orders take between 3~4 weeks to produce and ship out of my studio. Note that the time it takes for the shipping will vary depending on your location. It is possible for your order to come in before the allotted window. Orders are shipped as soon as they are completed.
1.2.2. Rapid Production (*Optional)
Should you need your item in hand earlier than the standard production period mentioned above, I may be able to rush your order to take between 14 days for an additional fee of $80. I will do my best for your special item to be ready for the special day but since it is handmade, the number of days I will be able to shorten for each order would not be the same, and will be communicated to you over the E-mail.
Please contact email@example.com if you would like to add this option.
Orders placed during holidays or when there is a high volume of orders can take longer that the allotted time window. A sales representative will always notify the customer if this is the case.
2. Shipping Fee and Shipping Methods (U.S. Customers)
All packages are shipped via UPS* with Full Insurance and require your signature upon delivery.
Should you choose not to sign for your package, please be aware Envero Jewelry is not liable for lost shipments when delivery tracking indicates that it has been delivered. Envero Jewelry is not responsible for the delay in delivery due to the customer being unavailable for signature upon arrival, or due to any unforeseen weather conditions or technical issues within the shipping company. If your package is sent back to Envero Jewelry for any of these reasons, you will be subject to paying for the re-shipment of your order.
*As of 27th January 2016, Envero offers USPS with discounted price as below.
2.1. U.S. Domestic Shipping Fee
|Shipping Type (Total Purchase Price)
|Shipping Fee
|Shipping Duration (business days)
|Standard Shipping ($1~499.99)
|$20 >> $14
|1~5 days
|Standard Shipping ($500~$999.99)
|$27 >> $18
|1~5 days
|Standard Shipping ($1000~)
|$35 >> $20
|1~5 days
|Express Shipping (flat rate for $1~)
|1~2 days
3. Shipping, Import Tax and Other Remarks (International Customers)
All international packages are shipped via Fedex with Full Insurance and require your signature upon delivery. Should you choose not to sign for your package, please be aware Envero Jewelry is not liable for lost shipments when delivery tracking indicates that it has been delivered. Envero Jewelry is not responsible for the delay in delivery due to the customer being unavailable for signature upon arrival, due to any unforeseen weather conditions or technical issues within the shipping company, or due to the custom issues. If your package is sent back to Envero Jewelry for any of these reasons, you will be subject to paying for the re-shipment of your order.
3.1. International Shipping Countries
Envero Jewelry accepts international orders from Canada, Japan, Australia, France, Italy, UK, Germany and Norway.
3.2. International Shipping Fee
|Shipping Type (Total Purchase Price)
|Shipping Fee for Canada
|Shipping Fee for other Countries
|Shipping Method
|Shipping Duration (business days)
|International Standard Shipping
|Fedex International Priority
|2~3 business days*
* Please note that International shipping may be subject to delay due to the custom of the destination country.
3.3. Import Tax
Please note that International purchase is subject to local custom tax, which is payable by the customer. Envero Jewelry is not responsible for any additional taxes or duties associated with international deliveries.
3.4. Cancellation Policy for International Purchase
After you placed your order online, you may cancel your order by sending us an e-mail to email@example.com within 12 hours after the confirmation e-mail is sent. After 12 hours from the time of Confirmation Mail, your order goes into production and you will no longer be bale to cancel your order.
All international purchase is final sale and they are not returnable nor repairable/resizable. Before you place an order, please ensure to double-check the ring size using Ring Size Guide and item descriptions its length and size for other Jewelries.
4. Cancellation and Return Policy
4.1. Order Cancellation Policy
Customer satisfaction is very important to me. However, as each piece is handmade to order, all Envero Jewelry and custom order items are FINAL SALE AND NOT RETURNABLE unless order is cancelled within 12 hours after confirmation email is sent. The item will go under production after 12 hours and the customer will no longer be eligible to cancel the order.
4.2. Return Policy
All Envero Jewelry and custom order items are FINAL SALE AND NOT RETURNABLE unless the item delivered deemed to be a wrong item* or damaged out of the box. Please contact Envero Jewelry at firstname.lastname@example.com within 7 days after the delivery date.
* Item is deemed to be "Wrong Item" when the delivered item is significantly different in its design, size or material from your order. Note that all handmade jewelries will differ slightly due to the nature of the craft and may include minor variations in the overall size of the piece, type of stone colors and shapes. My guarantee is that the piece will match the final design you approved through detailed photos, including the dimensions, type of gemstones and metals.
5. Resizing and Repair
5.1. Procedure for Resizing and Repair
If you need to repair or resize your jewelries, rework is available for rings, necklaces and bracelets at a fee listed below. Please note that return shipping is payable by the customers. Repair and resize service is available for domestic customers only.
- Please contact me via E-mail email@example.com. Please do not return the item without advance notice as the returned item will not be accepted.
- After reaching agreement on the cost, nature of repair/resize and duration for the reparation over the E-mail, please send the item to the address provided to you in the E-mail correspondence.
- Please refer to "5.2. Return Method" for preferred shipping method.
|Ring resize
|$30-$50 handling fee (material fee inclusive) and shipping fee.
|*Please note that some rings cannot be resized due to the nature of its design.
|Necklaces & Bracelets resize
|Material fee* + $10 handling fee + shipping fee.
|* Any resizing of chains will incur $5 per 1 inch extension for the material. It will not incur material cost for shortening.
|Repair (during guarantee period)
|Material fee + shipping fee.
|* Breakage under 6 months from the purchase date is waved from paying the handling fee in accordance with our guarantee policy. Round trip shipping fee is payable by the customer.
|Repair (after guarantee period)
|Material fee + handling fee* + shipping fee.
|*Breakage after 6 months from the purchase date is subject to paying the handling fee as well as the round trip shipping fee. Please note that handling fee differs depending on the damage.
5.2. Return Method
For your protection, please pack your returns in the original box, return your order with an insured courier (e.g., FedEx, UPS) & retain your receipt. Envero Jewelry is not responsible for items damaged or lost in transit. Please include a note with your name and invoice number. We ask customer takes responsibility over the shipment method and the cost. We do not refund shipping charges on returned items.
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Posted: Fri, Jul 04 2014, 08:42 AM
Anyone interested? Mid-day winds on Saturday are forecast for around 10 mph and slightly higher on Sunday. I can travel a bit or can meet at the East Side Sports Complex here in St. Chuck. (Don't know if the fields will be soccer occupied, however. Wish there was a way to find out in advance.)


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Paradise Park's Little Pirates and Fairies Quiz
The quiz will run from 10th to 18th February and is very popular with children! It adds a little bit of magical fun. When you have completed the quiz, claim your sweet treat – a choice of golden chocolate coins, the pinkest of fairy sweets or little lollipops to reward pirates and fairies!
Don't miss the chance to meet Long John Tredinnick and his loyal band of parrots while you chart your course on your quest to find where the treasure is hidden.
And if the weather is foul... you can walk the rope bridge, climb the nets, fly down the slides, and the little ones can try their hand at the dancing balls in the toddler's zone. All the family can join in the fun in the JungleBarn indoor play centre!
Plus keep a sharp eye out for in fine weather you will see free flying macaws and – more importantly for young pirates and fairies – a parrot may well sit on your shoulder at the daily parrot feeding time with the colourful Rainbow Lorikeets. Every day you can see otter feeding, enjoy Carrot Time in the Fun Farm, and you could be chosen to help feed the penguins so have your camera at the ready to capture the moment.
For all the latest news and event information please visit www.paradisepark.org.uk
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A group of dance music fans have launched a petition to stop Paris Hilton DJing at a summer festival in Wisconsin.
The socialite, reality TV star and hotel heiress has made a name for herself as a turntable queen in recent years, and she regularly takes over clubs in Europe and the U.S. - but music fans in Milwaukee are upset she's on the bill for the city's Summerfest, alongside The Flaming Lips and Public Enemy.
Their online campaign has received almost 5,000 signatures from those keen to see Hilton's name ripped from the line-up.
A note on the petition site reads: "This is a middle finger to anyone who paid to go this festival. You claim to be one of the premier festivals in America and then you go ahead and hire someone like Paris Hilton. She is a disgrace to dance music and is a perfect example of what spoiled celebrities do when they're bored.
"She has no right to be paid good money to stand up there and clap her hands on a stage. That money could be used to hire credible DJs that actually work hard on their craft. If Paris has any respect for dance music she would step down..."
Ironically, Hilton was named Best Female DJ of the Year at the NRG Awards in France in 2014.


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Those who are investing in Iraqi Dinar for the first time, may face a problem and it is how to choose a reputable Iraqi Dinar dealer? If this is your case, continue reading this article.
As you know, Iraqi dinar has become very popular nowadays by means of investment perspective. People from all around the world are buying Iraqi dinar and earning huge amount of profits.
But there is only one issue and that is the availability of Iraqi dinar dealers who have a good reputation in the market with the years of experience in dealing with Iraqi dinar. You can also visit dinarinc.com if you are interested in buying Iraqi Dinar.
This article explains some of the instructions that can help you to locate the reputable Iraqi dinar dealer. As you know, buy Iraqi Dinars can be an investment of your savings, therefore, you need to make a little search for it.
Read the history of Iraqi dinar before investing in it. This can give you some idea on complete investment perspective and also help you to know the downfall and uprise. Apart from this, it can be helpful in making predictions about future opportunities and much more.
No doubt this will take much of your time but this will prove to be very useful for your Iraqi dinar investment.
In addition to this, the Better Business Bureau has an A+ rating which monitors the services of Iraqi dinar dealers and ensures you about the dedicated services.
You can contact and ask them about the details of a particular Iraqi dinar dealer, their professional experience, and find out if the dealer has experienced any sort of accusations and rejections.
When looking for an Iraqi dinar dealer, make sure to visit their website. The information on the website should be very precise and clear for the customer. Go here to read more why you should invest in Vietnamese Dong.
Also, the website must include all basic facilities that a customer is looking for. This can help you to judge the Iraqi dinar dealer.


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Best Picnic Blankets – The Classic Picnic accessory
In this article we hope to share a few suggestions with you over one of the picnics most essential items – the picnic blanket. Going on a picnic without a blanket would be tantamount to going to the sun with no sunscreen. Ok, I might be over egging it a little there but the point is that if you're planning a great day out then some kind of outdoor blanket is required.
To qualify this statement let me give you a few examples where the picnic blanket is required. Perhaps the weather leading up to your picnic has not been the best and when you arrive at your destination the ground has become damp. There is no way around this other than suffering wet clothes or lying down a nice big waterproof picnic blanket. Or maybe, on the spur of the moment, you make plans for a beach picnic. It is far from ideal to semi bury all your food and drink in the sand. The blanket offers ideal cover for your items along with protection for you from the hot sand.
What follows are some examples of blankets that are on the market. From traditional plaid blankets for your grassy fields to your waterproof picnic blankets for when the weather has been misbehaving. We hope you find the selections varied and informative.
Woolen Picnic Blankets
I don't know about you but whenever I think about picnic blankets my mind is instantly turned to plaid, 100% wool options. It is the most striking item you can perhaps buy for your picnic. Sure, you could splash out on a great silver cutlery set or purchase those beautiful crystal wine glasses you've had your eye on for so long but none of these will come close to the impression a traditional plaid woolen blanket will give off.
Plaid blankets, of course, refer to the checkered or tartan pattern you probably most associate with kilts but woolen blankets are the most iconic, traditional and sought after blankets for picnics, plaid or no plaid. The feel of them on a hot summers day is second to none and if needs be can be wrapped around yourself or your loved ones for warmth when the chill picks up a bit.
The classic wool blanket from The Tartan CO. is everything a picnic blanket should be. Decked out in the classic Stewart colors, this blanket comes in at a size of 68" x 59". It also comes with what I call frayed edges but are described as purled fringes. Options are available for different plaids should you require.
Pros of woollen blankets
- Classic
- Durable
- Made from a material that is less likely to burn than almost any other material
Cons of woollen blankets
- Can be more expensive
- Need to be washed carefully
- Don't repel water, sand or mud
- Can take up storage space
Waterproof Picnic Blankets
It's happened to us all hasn't it? You put down your blanket and sit atop only to feel the wet soaking through after a short while. Sometimes there's not much to tell that the ground is damp but in this bright new age this should no longer be a problem. Waterproof picnic blankets are readily available at affordable prices and often come so compact they will make zero impression on your storage space.
The picnic blankets generally get their waterproofing from a layer of vinyl or plastic that is on the underside. The top side is made from all sorts of material ranging from fleece to polyesters to cotton to name a few. The actual blanket as a whole is often padded out to give a more comfortable picnic experience.
The water resistant picnic blanket by Yodo is a great item to have in your picnic repertoire. Opening out to 59" x 53" it can be compacted down to 12.5" x 8" x 4" making it positively tiny in the grand scheme of things. It has a fleece topping which has been padded out with a 2mm sponge and at the price it is an absolute bargain.
The XXX-Large picnic blanket by Monstar certainly lives up to its name. When laid flat it will measure 69" x 79". The waterproofing comes from a layer of PE +aluminum which can also double up as a sun block for your car. It comes in various designs which means you can have the classic plaid look if that's your thing.
Pros of waterproof picnic blankets
- No more wet butts
- Generally cheaper option
- Compactible
- Padded for extra comfort
- Can be used on grass or sand
Cons of waterproof picnic blankets
- Quality can be called into question
- Not easy to wash
- Folding back up can prove tricky
Beach Picnic Blankets
There can be a crossover between waterproof blankets and beach blankets as highlighted in the pros list above so I'd like to concentrate on the blankets that are part of a great subset that can only be described as super practical. These blankets would probably initially look like tarps on first inspection yet they are made from ripstop materials that mean they are puncture proof and in most cases (not all) waterproof.
The absolute best thing about these blankets though is the size you can compact these down to. They literally come down so small that they fit in the palm of your hand! Perfect if you don't own a picnic basket and you have brought along rucksacks or if you're lucky enough to be driving to your picnic in a nice impractical sports car with a front trunk that holds literally nothing .
This great offering from Praktical Life is one such example. Measuring 66" x 55" laid flat it can scrunch down into its pouch which is 4.7" x 3.6" and be tucked away in your rucksack / back pocket for safe keeping. It also has corner ties which can be pegged down if you happen to be out on a suitably windy day.
The next generation beach blanket by kahuna is one you will definitely want in order to try and make your friends jealous. Measuring a whopping 96" x 96" you will surely be boasting the largest picnic blanket this side of Mordor. Made from a material known as parachute nylon this blanket prides itself on being anti-sand meaning the sand will not stick to the material. You can also peg this blanket down if needs be.
Pros of beach picnic blankets
- Lightweight
- Compact
- Surprisingly durable
- Won't fly away
Cons of beach picnic blankets
- Not always fully waterproof
- Sometimes difficult to repack


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Easels - Studio
Studio easels
|Green and Stone stock a large range of easels for all purposes. Including Oak Easels, Mabef Easels, Winsor & Newton and Daler Rowney. Most are on display in our shop with others available to order. Although this list has been divided into sections many easels can be used in a variety of ways.
Sketching Easels are all designed for easy transportation and can be folded for this purpose. The choice ranges from extremely lightweight aluminium to sturdy wooden easels. The box easels provide a neat way to carry all your art equipment and are especially suitable for oil painting. To compliment these easels we also stock a range of folding stools, chairs and canvas carriers.
Table Easels are equally compact and fold away easily. They range from basic tripod designs to the Arun Table Easel which also has a drawer for storing equipment. They are ideal for use in the home and are designed for watercolour, oil painting, drawing or display purposes.
Studio Easels for larger work come in a range of styles and prices from basoc Lyre easels to huge H-Frame oak wind-up easels which can take paintings over 2 metres high.
Display Easels Although most easels can be used for displaying pictures, we have easels specially designed for this purpose. From full size easels to tiny easels, some only 10cm high for the smallest miniatures. Print Racks/ Porte Cartons can be used to hold a selection of prints
Modelling Stands We also supply rotating modelling stands for sculptors ranging from table top to large enough to hold big heavyweight sculpture.
With our selection of easels we aim to show the widest range available. Whenever possible this includes used and antique - These have included easels from Whistler and Elizabeth Frink
Oak Easels
Wind up easels
|Small Wind-Up Easel No.001 012 | Solid oak easel with wind-up canvas height adjustment.
(pictured left)
With locking castors
|Height : 160cm, Max canvas height : 130cm, Weight : 21kg
|Large Wind-Up Easel No. 002 012 | Large solid oak easel with wind-up mechanism and castors.
|Height : 182cm, Max canvas height : 150cm, Weight : 28.50kg
|Inclinable Wind- Up Easel No. 003 012 | Solid oak easel with wind-up canvas height adjustment and forward inclinable motion. (pictured left)
|Height : 230cm, Max canvas height : 195cm, Weight : 42kg
|Double Sided Wind-Up Easel No. 003212 | Large double sided, solid oak wind-up easel. Ideal for large canvases. Has drawers on one side.
|Height : 258cm, Max canvas height : 220cm, Weight : 78kg


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Everyone is up for a good old barbeque,especially when the weather is scorching hot and the olympics are on the TV 24/7 - 'oh yeah!'
Family came over and we just chilled in the back garden munching, as you do...
This mustard dress is such a bright piece which I love. It is quite summery and brightens up every photo. This primark dress is worn over a three-quarter length top from Select. Perfect shade don't you think, considering I bought them on separate occasions. My spiky headband is from Topshop which fulfills my unhealthy addiction of spikes.
Just ignore the red bobble on my right hand, forgot it was even there, unless it could pass as a fashion statement...?!


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Decoding the Alchemy Lab Sheet
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Derek De La Paz, Peace Coffee Head Roaster
Every Alchemy Series Release comes with a lab sheet attached to it. The goal of these sheets is to capture what I do in the lab and highlight the artisitic collaboration between myself and fellow roaster/artist, Ivoire Foreman, who creates all the unique illustrations.
Physical Evaluation
This is done once the green coffee arrives at the Peace Coffee Roastery. We do this to help guide us through roasting and developing this coffee. We use the official SCAA green grading protocols. This process gives us a general quality of green, basic guidance on heat application for roasting, and a understanding of quality of processing.
Sample Roast
Specifics of the actual roast of the first green sample to SCAA sample roast standards.
1. machine 2. weight of sample 3. charge temperature of machine 4. 1st crack temperature and time 5. finish temperature and time
Sample Cup
The first sensory evaluation of this green coffee. This coffee is roasted to SCAA sample roast standards. A very light and fast roast- with no consumer equivalent. This roast allows you to analyze the green coffee cup qualities and not the roasting of the coffee.
This expresses the cup qualities, nuance flavors, the aroma and fragrance.
Savory and Sweet food pairings specifically for this coffee at this roast level. Some more traditional, some more creative and challenging. Not all pairings will showcase the same qualities in the food or coffee.
Audio Influences
Albums, Pandora stations, Audio drama, Audio novels, and podcasted literature. These are the things I enjoy while tapping my creativity. A head set is often worn when roasting and cupping as our lab is located in production with all the sounds of coffee production.
Lot number
Definition from the International Coffee Organization (ICO):
A combination of figures which includes the country code (3 figures), the code for the exporter or grower (4 figures) and the parcel number (4 figures). The ICO mark must be unique to each parcel of coffee.
Back side of cupping form
Simplified cupping form. Filled with notes from my original sample roast cupping of this coffee. Not necessarily the qualities of the final roast of this coffee for Alchemy. But as many qualities as I can perceive that are available in this coffee at this time.
An artisitic collaboration with our production roaster, Ivoire Forman. They work to create unique illustrations guided by the abstract flavor notes I provide them for each new release. They also draw upon their own travels to coffee growing regions for inspiration. As well as tools of the roasting trade like cupping spoons & sight glasses, scales, etc.
Personal Tasting Notes
Jot down your own coffee inspired tasting notes. Feel free to doodle too!


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First, I should start this post with an audible gasp since anyone who has stuck with this blog from the beginning knows that I don't post that frequently!
Second, this is a plug but it is a worthwhile plug and it is not for any product or company that I am doing or working for. Someone who has done a few interviews with me, and someone who is known in the heroclix industry as The LE, and a longtime fan has a kickstarter campaign going on right now and needs a few more pledges to see this awesome product out there.
And what is that awesome product...Zombie T-Shirts!
Here is The LE's write-up just to let you know what it is about, but use the link below (after the kickstarter ad) to go to his kickstarter page to find out more about this great product and the massive deals he is offering if you get on board!
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Question about Sony KV-32V40 32" TV
My KV-40XBR700 turns itself off, and then the standby light blinks 5 times in a row, and repeats continuously. I replaced all three of the MCZ3001 ICs... two on the D board, one on the A board. Unfortunatly, it still does it.
I have unplugged the tv for the 4 hour interval (to reset) and when I turn it back on, faint lines appear horizontally across the tv about a 1/4 way down from the top of the screen. They run the width of the screen and dip downward in the middle slightly. After a minute or two, the lines begin to move to the top of the screen and then disappear.
Sometimes the tv will stay on for a day or so, then it will turn off. I turn it back on, and a few minutes later it turns back off, always with the five blinks occuring. Sometimes it will just continue to turn off and I give up. Other times it will stop turning off and stay on for hours or a day.
I have heard that if it's not one of the three ICs, then it is most probably the flyback transformer. I priced the flyback transformer and it is $150.
I really don't want to trash this tv, but I also don't want to pay $150 on the transformer just to find out that wasn't the problem either.
Any help would be much appreciated. I did have a tech come out at the beginning of all this and he told me it would be $500 and no guarantees it would work. He was just really unhelpful, which is why I took on this thing myself. I miss the tech in the small town I used to live in, he was a wizard and guaranteed his work. If I was living there I would have simply let him deal with it.
Anyway, that is my story. Any help would be much appreciated.
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Thanks, starryis377, but I've already gone that route, remember? This started with a tech coming out and telling me it would cost $500 with no guarantees (the tech is from one of the places on that list you sent me to).
If I knew that a tech could help me, I'd pay the $75 it costs for them to come out, but after doing it once and getting absolutely no help, I'm not ready to toss away another $75 bucks. Thank you for the suggestion though!
Http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/model-home.pl?mdl=KV40XBR700&LOC=3 Ok this isn't the best answer in the world but from here you can find a service tech in your area that works on Sony products. Good luck!!!
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Nov 25, 2011 | Sony FD Trinitron WEGA KV-32FS120 32" TV
Standby/Power light of the TV blinks when there is any internal malfunction in
the TV. The self-diagnostic function of the TV will cause the STANDBY light to
blink or flash when the television detects an issue. The number of times the
STANDBY light flashes corresponds to a specific issue.
examples are given below; some of the issues may be resolved without the need
for service.
1 blink / 2 blinks / 5 blinks: - This indicates that there may be a power-related problem with your set.
3 blinks: - This indicates that there may be a power-related problem with your set. The set will need to be serviced to allow a technician to determine the specific issue that needs to be repaired. If the power light flashes three times in sequence in a Lamp TV, the lamp cover is not securely attached. Reattach the lamp cover to resolve this issue.
4 blinks: - This indicates that there may be a back light or lamp power problem.
6 blinks: - This indicates that there is some kind of audio problem with your set.
7 blinks: - This indicates that there is a temperature problem with your set. Please check to make sure that the air vents on the sides and back of the set are not blocked or clogged and there is adequate ventilation around the television. We recommend that you check and clean the vents periodically to make sure the set receives adequate air flow. If the problem continues, the set will need to be serviced.
8 blinks: - This indicates that there may be a video-related problem with your set. If the flash sequence is not listed above or the light continues to flash, follow the steps below to perform a power reset:
Try the following steps to check if the issue can be resolved.
Turn off the television.
Unplug the television power cord from the electrical outlet.
Let the television remain without power for 60 seconds.
Plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet.
the television is plugged into a power strip or surge protector, remove it from
the power strip or surge protector and plug it directly into the wall outlet.
If the issue is resolved, the problem is with the power strip or surge
protector and not the television.
the issue continues to occur, service may be required.
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No, Not mine. Still long way to go for me to have courage and commitment to propose to le gf. Ok just jk. She gonna rip off my head if she see this. Nevertheless, just in 2 days I get news from friends that they are getting married! Nothing else to describe my feeling beside HAPPY :D One of them would be April & Charmaine and another 1 is my friend since childhood.
April proposed to Charmaine on her own birthday last 2 days. How sweet is it? She getting iPad mini and wedding as her birthday lolol. I guess this page gonna stay for more than a year :P So it is never too late for those who know them and comment in the page ;) GoGo!
Another childhood friend who currently at Sabah gonna marry next year too! Honestly everyone in the chat group are happy about it and spam none stop last night. He will be the first among us to give "red bomb". If you're wondering, everyone in the whatsapp groupchat are my childhood friends since primary school. Yea, I mentioned them alot time in my past blog post whenever we went vacation, birthday celebration or even yumcha.
* haha our old photo! Spot me? :P *
* 1 of the guy I mentioned is getting marry next year. The rest will be heng dai. Guess who? *
* One of our latest photo. I grow fat LOL *
I am really happy for him :) All of us now planning to fly to Sabah next year to attend his wedding. Once a lifetime, gotta create awesome moment and memories for everyone!
Anyway, really all the best and blessed to they all :) Guess entering this quarter life crisis means getting hit by more red bombs. Just joking :P


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This is a guest post by Kanza…small reflections on her big journey from mattress to marathon!
"I can't run…you're so committed and good at it and I can barely walk a kilometer without wanting to collapse…"
These were the words uttered by a friend when I asked her to consider joining me in a 5k race for fun awhile back. At the time we both chuckled and then the conversation moved on…but later that night I sat down and reflected on her words and suddenly the enormity of my own running journey hit me.
I am Kanza and I have run fifteen 10k races, have two 8.5mile race medals and am currently training for my very first half marathon in Birmingham this October in which I will be raising money for Islamic Relief's #Running4Gaza campaign Inshallah. I also ran over 15km last night…for fun…and will soon be training with the Birchfield Harriers in Birmingham (the same team that Olympic gold medalist, Denise Lewis trained with).
But wait!! Before you decide to stop reading…let me tell you more about the real me….
I am also the same Kanza, the girl whose school report for PE, year on year, recorded an A- for effort but a D+ for physical skill. In a nutshell I was keen on sports and running but the teachers also knew I was completely and utterly rubbish! Yes I was that girl who wanted to be the committed cross country runner but couldn't walk a kilometer without wanting to collapse. I was the kid that no one wanted on their team and would inevitably be the last person to be picked for a team simply because the reluctant team captain had no choice! I was the teen, with knock knees who would almost always end up falling over whilst trying to run because her knees were turned inward and would bash against each other and trip her up when attempting to run.
But now fast forward to 15 years later and here I am running for fun, playing sport for fun and somehow along the way I became good at it…at an age where sports people are often considered past their prime!
So how on earth did that happen?
The purpose of this post wasn't to boast but to share my journey from my mattress to marathon. I hope that my journey encourages others. Many girls out there will probably identify to some extent with the second description of me, but very few will be able to imagine that they too can become the sporty version. But I promise you that Inshallah you can…and here's just a few tips to get you started:
1. Move your mind
Nope that is not a typo…the biggest hurdle people think they have to overcome when wanting to start running is often considered to be the body but actually the real obstacle is your mind. The little voice that says "No not today it's cold" or "Maybe I can run tomorrow" – (yes you know which voice I am talking about !) Well that voice needs to be silenced! The best way to do it is to make a firm intention to go out and do that run (even it if just 100 metres or just one lap round your back garden). Stick it in your diary as an appointment and make sure you keep it! Stick post-it notes on the mirror to remind you, alerts on your phone, put your running trainers somewhere visible, etc. All these (not so) subtle cues within your environment will set your mind in gear and prepare it for the physical challenge.
2. Accept you will find it really hard at first
The first time you attempt to run you will probably have grand visions of it feeling easy…but I will be honest with you…it won't be…you will wobble, you will feel horribly out of breath very quickly, and you will wonder how on earth does a brother like Mo Farah make it look so darn easy? But hey, that's ok! The first time I tried to run, I honestly barely managed a kilometer before I was sick in the park (classy I know!) But you know what? Even if you only manage 100 metres…that's more than the person still lying on their mattress! And that my friend…is a small achievement to give you a boost! Which leads me nicely to my next tip…
3. Don't give up
Yes those first few runs will be hard and you will wonder why on earth you're putting yourself through it, but have patience and persevere – I promise it gets better! In my own personal experience it took 2 months of running twice a week (Saturday and Sunday) before I managed to see the benefits…my 100 metre runs became 5kms, I had more energy, felt healthier and weirdly, I felt strange if I didn't go out for a run…we are creatures of habit…as long as we repeat the task a few times, our mind and body expect us to continue. Even if you only run once a week for a couple of hundred metres – keep it up – it is better than nothing!
4. Find a buddy
Running is always easier if you have someone to keep you company…that may be a friend who runs along with you or maybe the dulcet tones of Maher Zain on your ipod as you plod! If none of your friends want to run, then consider joining the park runs or the Great Run training runs in your local park (the latter have female only running groups too which cater for all running speeds). Both of these are free to join and it's a great opportunity to make new friends and get fit!
5. Chart your progress
Nowadays we all tend to have smart phones…and the great thing is you can use them to help you become fit. There are plenty of running apps (MapMyRun, Nike+Running, Strava etc) you can download to log your progress. Or simply keep a note in your diary of your running achievement…how far you ran, where you ran, how you felt etc. If you are trying to lose weight then make a note of your weight and body size before you start running and chart your monthly progress…charting your progress will be a key step to keeping you motivated and to keep you going.
If like me you're at a D- in sport…remember it doesn't have to be that way forever…you can change it! So there we have it…my first five tips to get you off your mattress and running a marathon (well maybe at least a few metres anyhow!) Practice makes perfect Inshallah!
Feel free to leave comments about your progress – I would love to know how you all get on! If there are any particular running queries or theories you want to chat about – drop me a message and Inshallah I can try and blog about it for you!
But for now I pray everyone out there has a safe and beautiful running journey of their own – Ameen
Author's Background
Away from running, in her day job Kanza is a Public Health Specialty Registrar and in her spare time is the Head of Sports and Well-being for the Living Islam Festival 2016. Her #Running4Gaza fundraising page is here: https://birminghamhalfmarathon2015.everydayhero.com/uk/kanza


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What Makes a Good Statement of Purpose for Civil Engineering?
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- Content – Make sure you address the things that admission's wants to know. These are 1) Why you want to study civil engineering 2) Qualities and qualifications you have that make you suitable for the program and 3) You future goals in the field and how they relate to the program.
- Well written – While it isn't a writing contest, an interesting and well written statement of purpose makes a favorable impression.
- Relevant – Your statement of purpose should contain only relevant information. If you include information such as extra-curricular activities, show how these activities display attributes you have that will be useful in the program.
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"My aspirations to study civil engineering developed from my work as a part-time laborer on construction sites during the summer. The owner of the firm I worked for, who is also a family friend, observed my incessant questioning about the different phases of the construction. He took the time to discuss career possibilities with me and encouraged my interest. The prospect of a job in civil engineering, which would enable me to shape the world around me for the future and possibly affect people's lives appealed to me, and for the first time in my life I began to seriously consider planning a career. I understand that I will experience challenges and demands while working towards my career goals but believe that it will be highly rewarding and suited to my skill set.
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Technically Wendell was allowed as a teenager but that was because Lei Kung recognized Orson's teachings.
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Technically Wendell was allowed as a teenager but that was because Lei Kung recognized Orson's teachings.
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Like, you're not wrong about Asians needing more varied representation. But Shang Chi is already the Asian martial artist trope. He's more than that, of course, but that's definitely a part of his character. So I'm not sure your argument actually fits here.
It is impossible to get away from Asian tropes in a comicbook, because comicbook tropes are also Asian tropes, even when no Asians are present in the story. Comicbooks are the land of martial artists, mad scientists, assassins, and crimelords. Martial artists, mad scientists, assassins, and crimelords are also Asian stereotypes.
Batman is a ninja and scientist.
Iron Man is a scientist who flies around in a mech.
Kingpin is a sumo wrestler crimelord.
Daredevil is a blind martial artist.
Spider-Man is a science nerd who fights like an animal-based kung fu character.
Wolverine is a Samurai who fights like an animal based kung fu character.
Comics are so utterly bound up in tropes that are also Asian stereotypes, that to insist that an Asian character fit no stereotype, you would effectively ban them from comics.
I'd really like to see Shang-Chi and Danny make astute observation on their respective styles of Kung Fu. I can guarantee you they will find differences that ordinary people (and I daresay even seasoned fighters like Captain America, Black Panther, and Daredevil) could not perceive.
What I'm trying to get at is that people get stuck on the trope. (Shang-Chi is an Asian martial artist. Period. Danny Rand is a white savior. Period.) And then they no longer wish to explore the other qualities, characteristics, and interests that this character has. Such a mentality can be quite disheartening.
"I am a man of peace."
"A man of peace...who fights like ten tigers."
For instance, what if an untrained Shang-Chi arrived at K'un Lun just around the same time as Danny? In terms of skills, they would be on equal footing, no? And thus Shang-Chi would not be better in the martial arts than Danny. Still, I could see the two having had a rivalry, with Shang motivated to be a perfect weapon for his father and Danny motivated to seek vengeance for his parents. That would make for an interesting story.
What if Shang-Chi were to take over the Iron Fist title? Perhaps in this scenario Danny would have given the title to Shang and then Danny would become the new Yu-Ti in K'un Lun. With Danny out of the way, Shang-Chi with the Iron Fist would be THE premiere martial artist in the Marvel Universe. There would be a huge target on his back and he'd have to contend with challenges from martial artists, tough guys, and psychopaths like Mr. X, Bullseye, Zaran, Batroc, and others. Not to mention that he'd have the responsibilities towards K'un Lun as well as fighting against the evil plots of his father.
The only thing I could say to that is that Shang could have some very, very interesting possibilities with the iron fist indeed .
"I am a man of peace."
"A man of peace...who fights like ten tigers."
To stay in the confines of the thread....
Danny being trained in K'un L'un and defeating Shao is the reason I think Danny is really the better martial artist of the two. Danny's training and techniques are literally not of this world, with K'un L'un residing in another dimension. While Shang could know or observed multiple martial arts on Earth, I have always felt that K'un L'un kung-fu would have noticeable difference then what even the greatest combatants have seen. Which would in return give Danny more of an edge since information has never been an issue coming into K'un L'un opposed to it getting out.
Then there is the fact that Danny trained most of his life to best a dragon. Let me write that again a DRAGON. With nothing but his bare hands. While Shang is a skilled warrior and probably only a notch below Danny he has never defeated a dragon, at least as far as I know. While Danny has done it 2-3 times now.
Now just because you have more "skill" then someone does not mean you are guaranteed a win in a match however. A lot more things come into play then just "skill" when you are in a sparring match or even actual combat. Shang, for instance is a cunning spy who uses his cleverness along with his skill to overcome threats and any obstacles he faces. Due to Shang's own personal confidence in himself along with his will pulls him out and a head of most situations.
Danny on the other hand heavily relies on his training and the teachings he learned in K'un L'un. As the champion of K'un L'un he has been taught since childhood that the duty of Iron Fist is to his/her people and everything else after. So while Shang strength tends to reside in the belief of himself Danny is more so his belief of others or the needs of others. Danny pulls through more battles when something or someone is at stake. In return it tends to make Danny more light hearted since his strength is derived from others.
When compared together I always feel that it is important to consider that Shang's confidence in himself is why in any match he engages in he probably would be more serious and out to win it. Since confidence is such a fickle thing to begin with it would be important for Shang to maintain his self image at all times. Shang has no iron fist to fall back on so if Shang looses it could very well put him in a state of self doubt that would weaken the mental strength he needs to play in the same sand box as the Avengers on a regular bases.
Danny, on the other hand, when engaging in sparring matches or battle against friends tends to hold back and not bring the same level of intensity that he does when facing villains or trying to save the world in general. Mostly because he has nothing to loose in those situations. Danny has already defeated his dragon, he has claimed and earned his powers, and he is a champion of a people. Which is why in most settings with characters Danny is close to he is more whimsical and laid back. Danny does have the warrior instinct to win like Shang but if no one is endanger Danny in most cases would not tap into it.
I say all of that to say this....in most sparing matches Shang may beat Danny just due to their individual characteristics. However, in a battle to the death or a match where others depended on the outcome Danny would take most of those.
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In order to inherit the Iron Fist title Shang-Chi would've had to go through the same training as Danny did and most people would consider the K'un Lun arts inferior to whatever Shang Chi knows.
Also if the Iron Fist powers and title passed to Shang Chi it would just be a minor power boost. He might finally be able to beat Spider-Man, the strongest hero in the Marvel Universe.
A big Danny/Shang difference which IMO overshadows any K'un L'un vs. Main Earth martial arts is that Shang started serious training at a much earlier age than Danny did. Shang's childhood made Tiger Woods' look lackadaisical. Granted Danny could have picked up some stuff from his dad growing up and honestly, he would needed some physical conditioning to survive even an uneventful mountain climb like he had at that age. But there was no way Danny got the pre-school and early childhood Kick Ass training Shang did before age 9.
And skill isn't an immutable metric. If A is better than B, B sometimes still beats A. B may perform better against C than A does as well.


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No Organic Merchant sells white sugar or any products containing white sugar because it is a foodless food. It is 99.96% sucrose and when taken into the human body in this form is potentially dangerous. It is touted as an energy food, but such sugar myths are propaganda and is misleading for there is ample evidence that white sugar robs the body of B vitamins, disrupts calcium metabolism and has a deleterious effect on the nervous system. This is why processed sugar is bad for you.
The above sugar facts can be concluded by anyone through reading but in addition to the reading, I have taken the trouble to visit sugar refineries in both Hawaii and California. Aside from general curiosity, my reason for these visits was that I had been selling "raw" or brown sugar without understanding what they are. There was no information available which seemed dependable.
Sugar cane is grown with the use of synthetic fertilizers and weed sprays. The fields are burned just previous to harvest. These are destructive agricultural practices; nothing truly good can come from soil so mistreated. I would, therefore, be uninterested in consuming anything derived from commercially grown sugar cane, either brown sugar or molasses.
Sugar refining is largely a mechanical process done in truly huge machines which boil, spin, filter and separate. Aside from water, the materials which enter the processing are lime, phosphoric acid and diatomaceous earth. I don't consider any of these additives significant where white sugar is concerned because one thing is certainly true about white sugar; it is "pure". No chemical residues could possibly remain at the end of the line, so effective is their purification process.
There are three kinds of sugar which are not white: light brown, dark brown and Kleenraw. They are all made the same way—by adding back molasses to refined sugar. For years I have heard several different versions of how these so-called "raw" sugars are made. All of them led me to believe that the so-called "raw" sugar which has traditionally been used in the health food industry is a "partially refined" product removed from the refining process sometimes before the final stage of white sugar. But my investigation have proved this impression erroneous. All forms of non-white sugars are made from a base of white sugar.
The numbers go like this: Partially refined or "raw" sugar is 97% sucrose when it leaves Hawaii and goes through a gigantic California refinery to produce refined sugar, 99.96% sucrose. For Kleenraw they add back 5% molasses, for light brown they add back 12% molasses, for dark brown they add back 13% molasses. A special crystallization process is used for Kleenraw designed especially to create a raw-like illusion.
All sugar companies use similar processes, as it is against the law to sell sugar which has not been refined. Ostensibly, the purpose of this law is to protect us; in reality it means we have no freedom to choose what kind of sugar we would use. Personally, I would like to be able to buy sugar from an organically grown cane in the form of an almost black, syrupy mass of crystals. It is rumored that the law which prevents us from buying such true raw sugar was enacted as a result of powerful lobbying on the behalf of the sugar refining companies.
Organic Merchants do not sell brown or "raw" sugar or any products containing brown sugar either, because the plain fact is that brown sugar is a shuck (for those not familiar with the term, let's call brown sugar phony).
It does not seem to me to be a good judgement to ban white sugar because it is refined to the point of foodlessness containing neither vitamins nor minerals, a definite potential human heath hazard... and then turn around and sell a product which is made from 87% of the very same white sugar. Having done a thorough personal investigation, I can assure you that brown sugar is nothing more than white sugar wearing a mask.
Besides not liking the 87% part of brown sugar—meaning the white sugar—I don't like much the 13% part either—the molasses. For one thing, the ecologically unsound agricultural practices I mentioned previously; for another thing; those mammoth filtration units the molasses comes out of which are filled with charred beef bones. A representative from one of the sugar companies who came to see me to answer some questions from a letter I have written said the burned beef bones were to give the white sugar a more pleasing "aesthetic" effect. He explained that burned beef bones make white sugar whiter. Of course it's purely personal opinion but I say God save us from such "aesthetics".
I have not seen Turbinado or Demarara sugar produced, but my understanding of sugar procesing enables me to make the following wager with complete confidence: I'll bet Turbinado sugar is at least 95% sucrose. I'm so confident that I would not lose those bets that I won't sell Turbinado or Demarara either. That wager makes no pretense of being founded on "scientific" grounds but on first-hand experience of what sugar looks like during the refining procedure.
Not having known the facts, some Organic Merchants have allowed so-called "raw sugar" to have a home in their stores. Probably some products containing it are popular. Our intention is not take the pleasure out of anyone's life, but to play a part in upgrading the quality of American food. If enought of us stop buying junk—even the better junk—the food manufacturers will listen.
So what are you going to use for a sweetener if you never allow sugar to cross your lips? Half the amount of honey should be used in substituting for sugar in recipes. Beyong that, it's all experimental. Try carob molasses, carb syrup, unrefined sugar cane syrup, date sugar. Best experiment of all is to follow the advice of J.I. Rodale: "We receive so many letters from readers asking what kind of sugar to use. So as far as we are concerned, the answer is none... if you would be healthy, omit all sugar and just get accustomed to doing without it."
Dear Fred, thank you for the time and research. With you on the myth of sugars, but blocked everywhere even by law and medical institutions to change. Some one changed natural and made the unhealthy refined one medically legal. How can we change that? Am all ears. Should we grow and process our own? If so, how? Thanks
They did not mention succanat which is the first step of processing. When they evaporate the juice succanat is what they get. It is not in crystals, is very dark in color and surprisingly is not a sweet taste. It is the best to use after molasses and honey. Turbinado is a crystal and anything in crystal form has already made it through some the processing.
Succanat is the closet to it being in the first step of the sugar process. It is the juice extracted and evaporated. It is not crystals. It is dark brown in color and actually not sweet to taste. But it is nutritionally the best of the cane juice.
Yes, what about coconut sugar and coconut syrup?
What about Jaggery and Pilonchillo? I'm of the understanding that they are much closer to raw sugar - one from India and the other from South America - is this incorrect? For sweetness, I use a combination that is a tiny bit of jaggery that I grate, add in some stevia that has had the bitterness removed, a bit of dried and powdered monk fruit and a kiss of xylitol. I bake "treats" for church on a regular basis and I've found this mix to be very well received from "normal" taste buds (i.e.: processed food eaters used to a lot of sugar and HFCS), Sometimes, I will omit the sugar entirely from the treat and just sprinkle a tiny bit of sugar on the cookie's top (I use whole grain flour too) and that works pretty well to deceive the tastebuds of the children that are eating it.
Interesting article but I have one question. Organic Merchants was mention several times and honey was mention. Is Honey the only organic sugar or are there more and if so what are they and how is it processed?
What about coconut sugar? Is it processed the same way and unhealthy as well?
What about coconut sugar? Is that unhealthy as well?
Why aren't there an updates concerning good and bad sugars. Like years 2015-2016?
what about pure cane vegan sugar
The author of this article is correct in stating that brown sugar is simply white refined sugar with molasses added; so he does have an understanding of that process. However, his assumption that Turbinado sugar is just more of the same white refined sugar, is not a good assumption. Turbinado sugar is made before the refining process that utilizes chemicals to result in the white refined stuff. Turbinado sugar is made from the initial pressings of the cane stalks. Once the sugar cane stalks have been harvested, the stems are split open and the juice is extracted through a process of slow boiling, layer by layer. Then, the juice is allowed to evaporate naturally as it crystallizes into its characteristic large crystals - and that's where it ends. By using a completely natural evaporating process without the chemicals that are involved in the refining of white sugar, the turbinado sugar retains the vitamins and minerals that are inherent in the sugar cane stalks. This Turbinado sugar is actually good for you and nutritious! This is what the turbinado sugar retains: Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Niacin, Copper, and Manganese. Conversely, just like the author says, the white refined sugar has no nutrients to offer you.
luckily here in india, jaggery is easily available, and i get organic, biodynamically grown jaggery :) if you guys are a group of organic shop owners, perhaps you can get together with some organic farmers and get some organic jaggery made :) cheers, anant
So what about agave nectar? I'm not a big fan of sweets, but occasionally use agave nectar for tea or oatmeal, etc. Is that also over-processed? I don't use sugar because I'm vegan and object to the use of animal bones used to process it. Agave nectar doesn't exploit animals in processing, does it?
I'm glad I'm not the only one who realized "raw" sugar was a scam - just look at the price, that tells it all. Pure white sugar is like .60cent per pound, allegedly "raw" sugar is over $2/lb. PT Barnum would be proud. Also, don't necessarily assume honey is all that pure. There are no laws governing the adulteration of honey with sugar or anything else (glucose syrup, etc.) So, unless you know your apiary, and can trust the producer, you have no way of knowing if your honey was cut with sugar to earn more money for the seller. Same with maple syrup. BTW, MEN had an article explaining how to refine maple syrup, and even how to do it without massive expense for cooking (freeze it, semi-melt to pour off the water, etc.)
My aunt and uncle have taken to collecting maple sap and boiling it down in their back yard. They don't share their knowledge even with those willing to learn-- whether from an inability to teach or a desire to thin the pool of potential survivors I'm not sure-- but I guess if they can figure it out from a book, probably anyone can. From my understaning, it's a time consuming process requiring the attentions of at least two people who are able to attend to it full time for a few days. And, of course, as it requires being in the habitat of the sugar maple, it's really only viable *well* north of I-40 (hint: in NW Arkansas, I'd have to hunt a long time to find enough wild sugar maples to make maple sugar for a family of 5). But that does cover a sizable percentage of the population of North America, and tapping trees does appear to be a much more sustainable procedure than large-scale agribusiness, so...
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Chengqilou, Gaobei village, Yongding county.
"Of all the circular dwellings with internal open galleries,
the most famous is the Chengqilou in Yongding county built in 1709, which
used to house 80 families, totaling more than 600 people in its prosperous
days. The most significant feature of this huge collective dwelling is
that alle residents are equal in their share of living spaces. No traces
of the feudal patriachal distinctions between senior members of the family
and the younger generations predominant in the "Five Phoenix"
(Fuyulou) type of dwellings
can be found here. Such a mode of tribal habitation is a rare phenomenon
in the feudal days".


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Welcome to Winnipeg and the convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.
The Evangelical Lutheran Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Inc. (ELW) continues to be an active community within the congregations of the ELCIC. The focus of this written report is to provide you with the structure of ELW while the verbal report during the convention will provide information about the many and varied activities of the organization.
In our travels throughout this church it is often a surprise to the non-ELW person, and sometimes even the ELW participant, to hear about the organizational structure of ELW and the vast array of ministry ELW provides. Structurally, ELW is similar to the ELCIC.
There are Congregational ELWs in about 400 of the 624 ELCIC congregations. Congregational ELWs (Co-ELWs) are organized by a group of women who become official by being approved at the National ELW Board level. A Congregational ELW will often engage in biblical reflection and outreach within the congregation and the community. As well, the ELW will usually have its own bank account, however, receipting is done through the congregation's books. Therefore, it is important that an ELW report of income and expenses and yearly activities be included as part of the congregation's annual report. Congregational ELWs will collect an offering which is forwarded to the Synodical ELW treasurer.
A Conference ELW Board exists primarily to plan two conference events each year. The Spring Convention brings women together for worship, learning and planning. The Fall Leadership event is designed to inform participants of the new program materials that have been developed for the next year. Those who participate at the Fall Leadership event are equipped to go back to their congregations and share information about programs and to lead programs. These persons are also informed on new national and international initiatives of the whole organization.
Each of the five ELCIC synods also has a Synodical ELW (S-ELW) Board. This board consists of an elected executive and the presidents from each of the conferences in the Synodical ELW. The president of the S-ELW Board also sits on the National ELW Board. The S-ELW Board meets twice yearly. They plan a biennial convention, communicate any new vision and direction from the National ELW Board and give support to conference executives who are in turn equipped to give support to congregations.
A National ELW Board also meets twice a year. As well as the synodical presidents, this National ELW Board is made up of an executive and five directors at large. These persons are elected at the National Quadrennial Convention. The most recent convention took place last summer in Winnipeg. Delegates and visitors from across Canada attend these conventions, just as delegates and visitors are attending the ELCIC Convention. At the National ELW Board meetings decisions are made on future programming, special programs to be offered, and partnerships with other Lutheran and ecumenical groups. It is this body that plans the National Quadrennial Convention.
To support this structure, an offering called "Grace Gifts" is collected at gatherings at all levels of ELW including at special events. In order to have ongoing support ELW employs three staff. The Executive Director (Ruth Vince) oversees the entire operations of ELW and is a resource to the National ELW board as well as to synodical boards, conference executives and local ELWs. She is ELW's public relations person representing ELW at many events including reporting to the National Church Council of the ELCIC. By visiting local groups and networking extensively, she is keenly aware of new areas of ministry and the needs of the organization (and the church) at all levels.
A Program Editor (Catherine Pate) is also employed. Her ministry is to edit the Esprit magazine, Bible study, program resources and other special resources. Along with the executive director, she is aware of program needs and seeks to meet those needs through creative resource development. The Esprit magazine is a widely read magazine focused on inspiring, educating and challenging Christian women. It has won numerous awards over its history at the annual Canadian Church Press Convention. The Bible study is the only ELCIC Lutheran produced study. A new 9 session study is written every year. The 2006 Bible study has been edited and developed to be English as a Second Language (ESL) "friendly" for use in ESL ministry both in Canada and abroad.
The Administrative Assistant (Gerlinde Berglund) is responsible for the magazine database and all the day-to-day duties of keeping an office functioning well, especially since the other staff are often travelling.
At the 2004 National Quadrennial Convention a resolution was passed that made a significant change for the organization. As written earlier, congregations desiring to be an ELW are approved by the National ELW Board. All Co-ELWs had to part of an ELCIC congregation. At the Convention, a resolution was passed that now allows for special groups to be formed. Women who are gathering and who believe in the mission and vision of ELW can now apply to be considered a group. This has allowed groups from disbanded ELCIC congregations to continue meeting as official ELW groups—thereby allowing women from that group to be delegates and have input at conventions. This also paves the way for unique groups such as a downtown women's group or gatherings in universities. We look forward to new models of being Christ-centred women in our society.
As an organization, the following is the focus for the quadrennium of 2005–2008:
ELW will strengthen partnerships by:
We invite you to partner with us as we attempt to bring creative new programming and ministry into the life of the ELCIC.
As well as all the various contributions women are making in the ELCIC and in the community, ELW has contributed $244,000 over the past two years. $199,000 was given in cash while the remaining amount was allocated to special projects. This money comes by way of the Praise Offering.
In 2006, the ELCIC and ELW celebrate 20 years of life. We give thanks and praise to God for the people who have been such witnesses for others during these years. In a world of constant change and challenges, we continue our ministry full of joy and hope that together we can make a difference in the lives of many.
ELW Mission Statement:
ELW is a Christ-centred community of women who are committed to nurturing faith and spiritual strength to enable us to be people of God in mission.
ELW Vision Statement:
As women in mission through the power of the Holy Spirit.
We respond to the reality of the world around us by entering into the lives of others, sharing our faith and by expressing our faith in action.
We support and affirm each other by accepting our differences, appreciating our varying abilities and by mentoring and enabling each other.
We develop leadership skills and avenues for sharing talents and creativity.
We welcome all women. We work toward justice and peace.
We nurture our faith and spiritual growth through prayer, Bible study and caring for each other.
Through our actions we live out the gospel recognizing that mission opportunities are at our doorstep.
Respectfully Submitted:
Betty St. Onge
National ELW President


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SINGAPORE– Over the next decade, more than 5,000 extra jobs and S$ 4.5 billion in value-add will be produced in the sea transportation sector under its industry change map (ITM) launched on Friday (Jan 12).
The plan sets out the restructuring plans for the shipping, port, maritime services sections of the maritime sector, which contributes 7 per cent of Singapore's gross domestic product and utilizes over 170,000 people.
Revealed by Senior Citizen Minister of State (Transport and Health) Lam Pin Min at an industry occasion, the ITM was established by the Maritime and Port of Authority of Singapore (MPA) in collaboration with the industry, unions and other government companies. A typical style amongst the ITMs for the various sectors, digitalisation will also be key in driving the sector's improvement. While doing so, some existing jobs will be reskilled and redesigned into roles that tap on digital skills.
Port workers will discover to operate in a more automated environment with the new port coming up in Tuas. Seafarers will also run clever vessels remotely in the future, while port crane operators who presently operate a single crane at any one time, will have the ability to supervise approximately five cranes while seated in an operations centre.
At a media instruction earlier in the week, MPA chief executive Andrew Tan stated there will be many opportunities for a whole spectrum of roles including marine property surveyors, delivering operations officers, ship representatives, shipbrokers, charterers, port operations officers.
Mr Tan worried that the restructuring does not require displacement of employees. "We will make sure that those that are currently doing those jobs will be retrained and reskilled to play the brand-new roles," he stated.
He noted that the existing workforce in the sea transportation sector are specialists, executives, supervisors and service technicians (PMETs) who remain in a "great position to reskill themselves" by learning new skills such as information analytics and systems engineering.
More data experts will be required as maritime business tap data analytics to keep track of fleet-wide performance. New roles would likewise need individuals who are skilled in systems crafting to develop and manage complex integrated systems, in order to synchronise unmanned and manned activities in the Tuas mega port.
Announced in 2012, the new port will combine all of Singapore's port operations in a single location. It will open in 4 stages, with the very first berths anticipated to be operational in 2021.
Apart from re-training the rank and file, Mr Tan worried the value of grooming the next generation of maritime industry leaders. "Among the feedback we get when we engage the industry is that our locals do not have that worldwide mindset. We desire to promote higher international mindsets by giving more exposure opportunities to those in leadership positions," he said.
The digitalisation drive will offer the Republic a strategic competitive advantage in the international maritime market, amid growing competitors from nations such as China which are developing their facilities.
" It is important that among other maritime clusters, the Singapore maritime cluster is the first to continue in this area," stated Mr Tan.
Mr Tan reiterated that digitalisation will bring immediate advantages to the market– higher effectiveness and savings in time and expenses through the streamlining of processes.
Amongst other initiatives, Singapore is investing in brand-new port abilities such as a fleet of 30 automated directed automobiles (AGVs) which have actually been deployed in a trial, along with automated lawn cranes and quay cranes in the Pasir Panjang Terminal. They are used to carry large containers within the port.
Along with the launch of the ITM, several memorandums of understanding (MOU) were signed between MPA and tripartite partners on Friday.
For instance, an MOU signed in between Singapore Customs, Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) and MPA will cover the digitalisation of trade and maritime files such as a bill of lading– a document released by a carrier to acknowledge invoice of freight for delivery. The effort might involve making use of blockchain technology, said Mr Tan.
The implementation of the sea transportation ITM will need numerous stakeholders to interact, and the MOU finalizings are a demonstration of their dedication, he kept in mind.
MOUs to boost maritime start-up community
To encourage innovation and explore new development areas, the Maritime Technology Acceleration Programme (MTAP) will be launched, following the finalizing of a memorandum of understanding on Friday (Jan 12) by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business.
The three-year collaboration will include a residency collaboration at Block 71 at the JTC Launchpad @ One North. The two organisations will jointly organise activities to foster the maritime startup environment here such as running the Smart Port Obstacle (SPC), and building awareness amongst the startup neighborhood on opportunities in the maritime and port market.
The SPC is a yearly competitors for worldwide start-ups to tackle challenges in the shipping, port and maritime logistics clusters.
MPA and NUS Enterprise will likewise shortlist start-ups from the SPC to establish their prototypes through a 10-week curriculum that consist of training and mentorship. At the end of the effort, the start-ups will pitch their options to a judging panel, and successful start-ups will be offered grants to carry out proof-of-concept or product development projects with industry partners.
MPA chief executive Andrew Tan noted that the start-up community in the maritime industry is at a nascent phase. "The level of awareness (of) chances in the maritime sector (for start-ups) is not extremely high.
Separately, an MOU was tattooed by start-up Glee Tree, MPA and the Singapore Shipping Association for the development of a robotic process automation innovation in the ship firm sector.
The technology serves to automate manual processes such as information extraction, entry and validation. Glee Tree wased established by Mr Christopher Lim, 39 and Ms Ada Lim, 38 about 18 months earlier.
Speaking to TODAY, Marine Nexus CEO Eric Chean, 27, who has been running his maritime start-up for the past two years, stated the maritime start-up environment in Singapore is "very small", compared to the size of the market.
" This is an old market that has an extremely standard technique to doing things. The industry also does not believe in innovation as much compared with other markets," said Mr Chean.
Acknowledging the Government's efforts to stimulate innovation in the sector, he included: "( It) can refrain from doing everything. The economic sector must likewise step-up."
Revealed by Senior Citizen Minister of State (Transport and Health) Lam Pin Min at a market occasion, the ITM was developed by the Maritime and Port of Authority of Singapore (MPA) in partnership with the industry, unions and other government agencies. Apart from re-training the rank and file, Mr Tan stressed the significance of grooming the next generation of maritime industry leaders. Amongst other efforts, Singapore is investing in brand-new port capabilities such as a fleet of 30 automated assisted automobiles (AGVs) which have been released in a trial, along with automated yard cranes and quay cranes in the Pasir Panjang Terminal. MPA chief executive Andrew Tan kept in mind that the startup community in the maritime market is at a nascent stage. "The level of awareness (of) chances in the maritime sector (for startups) is not really high.


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Welcome to Praxis
Getting By? Extended Version: 2016
A 2014 project we following the lives of 30 families in low-paid employment through a series of in-depth interviews and spending diaries kept by the families.
The Getting By report, launched in Liverpool on the 20th March 2015, with the Shadow saw the Minister for Children and Families, Alison McGovern, giving the key note address. The report was also presented to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Poverty in the House of Commons.
A revised and updated version of Getting By is being written in collaboration with Dr Mark O'Brien, to be published by Liverpool University Press in the spring of 2016.
To find out more about the project and see a short film of actors voicing the words of the families visit:
Praxis Evaluation and Research
49 Rodney Street
Telephone: 0151 705 3000.


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